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COMMENTARY

Alumnus' message decent, needs a different approach

udent section at football games (”“Alumni: It’s time for the student section to shape up,” SN 11/9“:http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2010/11/alumni_its_time_for_the_student_section_to_shape_up). In some ways, Bill Scharffe was correct in regards to the student section, but the message behind his letter is skewed by insults.

COMMENTARY

Bike safety training good for the community

We’ve all seen it on campus: the collision between a car and a bike. More often than not, the car wins. If the cyclist still can pedal, he or she might be able to ride or walk away with a few scratches and some sore body parts, but it’s not pretty.

NEWS

Lifetimes of service

About 30 members of the MSU ROTC visited a the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans and shared experiences with veterans to commemorate Veterans Day.

NEWS

Police Brief 11/11/10

A simple assault occurred Saturday morning between two suite mates in West Holden Hall, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.

MSU

Fraternity raises awareness, funds for cancer research

Students, faculty and community members scoured their pockets to give change to vote for this year’s Ugly Man on Campus while raising money for cancer research. The MSU chapter of Alpha Phi Omega has hosted the Ugly Man on Campus event annually as a part of the fraternity’s National Service Week for many years.

MSU

Open mic poetry reading combats prejudice

Since he was 13 years old, graduate student Zain Shamoon has performed poetry. Shamoon said his experiences as a Muslim inspired him to write poetry about social justice. Shamoon was one of about 16 students and community members who performed music and spoken word poetry centered on the theme of peace Wednesday evening at Spreading the Word of Peace, an open mic event.